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Definition of Amygdala
1. Noun. An almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior.
Group relationships: Temporal Ccortex, Temporal Lobe, Limbic Brain, Limbic System, Visceral Brain
Generic synonyms: Basal Ganglion
Definition of Amygdala
1. n. An almond.
Definition of Amygdala
1. Noun. (anatomy) The region of the brain, located in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in the emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amygdala
1. an almond-shaped anatomical part [n -LAE]
Medical Definition of Amygdala
1. Denoting the cerebellar tonsil, as well as the lymphatic tonsils (pharyngeal, palatine, lingual, laryngeal, and tubal). Origin: L. Fr. G. Amygdale, almond; in Mediev. & Mod. L., a tonsil (05 Mar 2000)
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